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HS2 needs private investment Since central government’s cancellation of High Speed 2 (HS2) phases 2a and 2b in October, there has been much hand wringing about the future of the entire HS2 network, as discussed in the two letters published in NCE last month. Fortunately, and despite doom and gloom,…

There are few things more important in any highways project than certainty of cost. Understanding and agreeing the price of what is above ground and can be seen is relatively straightforward compared to what is below ground. But it is here the risk of a project running seriously over budget…

A series of ICE website blogs exploring measures to promote gender equality in the workplace marked International Women’s Day on 8 March.

They coincided with a call from the United Nations for individuals and organisations to “Invest in Women”. Female membership of the ICE is increasing but the Institution believes there…

The British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA) has launched an ICE President’s Award category.

This year the award is called the ICE President’s Nature and People-Positive Champion to reflect the focus of ICE President Anusha Shah’s year in office. The title of the award will change every year, in line with the…

As a specialist in whole life carbon management and ICE Trustee for carbon and climate, I am pleased to see the increased attention being given to decarbonisation by the Institution and the wider industry. At the start of the year, the ICE challenged the industry to make carbon management mainstream…

A General Election is due before late January 2025. The next British government will have to focus minds and accelerate net zero delivery through decisive leadership and bold decision making. In the recent Budget, chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the next Spending Review will take place after the election. This…

University of Exeter is among the leading providers of degree apprenticeships.

Degree apprenticeships offer an innovative and cost-effective way of attracting, training and retaining high-calibre employees and graduates. They give employers the opportunity to diversify workforces and improve social mobility by offering a different route into, and progression through, their organisations. …

When new large-scale infrastructure projects are first presented to the public, the gut reaction of many, including engineers, is to jump immediately to what it will cost. People want to know the required budget and how long it will take to pay itself off. Questions are also raised about the…

ICE and University of Bristol sign agreement to help civil engineering graduates and undergraduates develop as professionals.

Civil engineering students and staff at the University of Bristol are to benefit from a new partnership with the ICE aimed at supporting professional development.  The University of Bristol joins 27 other universities and…